Natasha's POV

Jacob inserts the key into the lock, and the door swings open with a creak. He steps into the cell, calling out Lucien's name. For a moment, nothing happens. Then, slowly, Lucien's eyes flutter open. He glares at Jacob, his expression full of hatred. And then, he grabs Jacob by the neck, his chained hands still strong enough to cause damage. I gasp, my heart racing. Lucien turns to me and my mother, his eyes full of rage. "What do you want from me?" he snarls, his voice full of venom.

“Let Jacob go, we’re here to rescue you and you have no right judging my actions because if it’s my way you wouldn’t be living right now”, I say.

My words seem to enrage Lucien even more. He laughs, a maniacal sound that sends a shiver down my spine. "You think you can lecture me?" he growls. "You're the reason I'm in this mess. If it wasn't for you, I'd still be the alpha in charge." His grip on Jacob's neck is now so tight, I can hear him gasping for air. Lucien uses his free hand to take the keys fro